《物流实务英语》(英汉双语).ppt

Chapter1 Logistics物流 Chapter1 Logistics物流 Part1 The definition of Logistics物流的定义Part2 7R theory of logistics 物流“7R”理论Part3 Main activities of logistics system 物流系统的主要活动Summary本章小结Exercises 习题 Case Study How a bottle of Coca Cola coke moves to an end consumer? Learning Objective【学习目标】 To learn the definition of logistics. To learn the 7R theory of logistics. To learn the activities in logistics system. Key Terms 【关键词】 logistics物流 transportation运输 demand forecasting需求预测 warehousing仓储 material handling物料搬运 information processing信息处理 production planning生产计划 inventory management库存管理 Packaging包装 customer service客户服务 Part1 The definition of Logistics物流的定义 Logistics is a term, which originates from both the army and French. According to the French, the Baron of Jomini, who of Swiss origin who had served in Napoleons army before joining the Russians and who later founded the Military Academy of St. Petersburg, first used the term in the early 19th century. So in a military sense, the term logistics encompasses transport organization, army replenishments and material maintenance. Part2 7R theory of logistics 物流“7R”理论 Logistics is sometimes described as achieving the seven rights: getting the right thing in the right quantity in the right quality to the right place at the right time in the right condition at the right price Part3 Main activities of logistics system 物流系统的主要活动 To make a logistics system function, a variety of activities such as procurement, packaging, transportation, warehousing, inventory control, information processing, customer service must execute together. Summary本章小结 In this initial part a number of logistics definitions have been introduced. The important elements of logistics have been described, and these will be expanded in subsequent chapters of the book. Questions for Review 复习题 1.What is the logistics? 2.What does the term logistics originate from? 3.How do you comprehend logistics encompasses much more than jus